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Scenario

When Spending Becomes Your Stress Response

I keep buying things I do not need when I feel stressed about work and then I feel guilty about the money which makes me more stressed and the cycle never stops.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Consumption as emotional regulation reveals how material acquisition can serve as a substitute for addressing underlying needs.

Your guide for this
Zera
Zera works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Money in your 30s and 40s — peak earning and spending?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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